So far all 3 North American countries have participants scheduled for National Moth Week! Events are scheduled in Mexico on multiple nights and 2 Canadian provinces are represented by activities. Moth-ers in 35 US states are planning to participate in the citizen science activities during the week of July 19-27. Check out the map to …
The five-spotted hawkmoth or tomato hornworm, feeds on tomato, eggplant, pepper, and other members of the Solanaceae family. Often the larvae of the tomato hornworm are parasitized by wasps and can be found clinging to the stems of tomato plants with white pupae attached to their bodies (left). What’s Cool: The adult moths have stunning …
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As its name implies, the squash vine borer, Melitta curcurbitae, targets plants in the family Cucurbitaceae (pumpkin, summer squash, zucchini, etc.). It is a pest to both commercial agricultural operations and home gardeners. What’s cool: Squash vine borer moths have an impressive aposematic coloration; the adult moths resemble a wasp at first glance. The moths …
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Jim Sogaard was generous enough to contribute a signed copy of his book, “Moths & Caterpillars of the North Woods,” to our on-going contest for registered-mothers. This first-of-its-kind field guide presents photos and information about more than 300 species of moths found in the North. An innovative format makes field identification a snap, and 700-plus …
Stockton’s Jamie Cromartie is organizing a local celebration of National Moth Week. Here are the events: 1. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Thursday, July 26. 3-6 pm in the Arts and Sciences Building, Room 210: Demonstration on moths – how to preserve and identify specimens and how to bait for collecting them 7-8:30 pm …
One of our NMW Team Members is currently out on a research vessel in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. Soon after she left for her trip, a debate started over whether she would see moths while out at sea. An informal bet was made, and we even posted a poll question about our dilemma. 67% voted …
One of National Moth Week’s sponsors, David Wagner, recently had an article published in the Lepidopterists’ Society Newsletter. Titled “Moth Decline in the Northeastern United States,” this article outlines rare and extirpated moth species of Connecticut, and the establishment of southern moth species in the northeastern U.S. Also be sure to check out David Wagner’s …
With only 15 days until the start of the first (Inter)National Moth Week, we are only 4 states away from having all U.S. States on board! The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 46 states have at least one event registered. Also, 3 Canadian Provinces will be participating. Check out this page to see a …
National (Global) Moth Week has reached a new milestone: All U.S. States east of the Mississippi River have at least 1 event registered for the last week in July! With 44 U.S. States on board, 2 Canadian Provinces, and 14 countries, National Moth Week has definitely out-grown its name! Check out this map to see …
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